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Y329 AEB

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,660 mi
Last recorded70,660 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 62,935 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 53,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 53,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,304 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,304 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 38,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,444 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,332 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 19,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y329 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y329 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y329 AEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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